Agri-Business
Is pricier steak really on the cards for consumers?
The price of beef products, such as steak and hamburgers, in supermarkets and the hospitality industry continues to rise. Globally,...
Beef
N.Ireland
UK report: Animal produce outpaced vegan alternatives in ‘Veganuary’
Sales of animal-based produce in the UK outperformed plant-based substitutes in January 2025, as the ‘Veganuary’ trend showed a decline...
Agri-Business
Rabobank: South American beef producers prioritise exports
According to a recent RaboResearch report, as global beef demand rises, South American producers are prioritising exports over domestic markets....
Agri-Business
New Zealand red meat sector set for ‘strong rebound’ – report
The New Zealand red meat sector is on track for a strong rebound, with farm profitability and export returns expected...
N.Ireland
High global demand sees UK red meat exports soar – AHDB
Soaring global demand for beef has helped the value of British red meat exports reach a record high of £1.77...
N.Ireland
Birth of Charolais triplets comes as surprise to farmer
Armagh farmer, Kyle McCall, enjoyed a career highlight and momentous occasion this week, when one of his Charolais cows gave...
Machinery
Brand new Claas Axos 3 range purposed for stock farmers
Claas has been taking a long hard look at how the smaller farm tractor is used nowadays and in that...
Dairy
New study shows crossbred calves recover faster from disease
New research by Penn State University, has found that dairy-beef crossbred calves are hardier than their purebred counterparts, demonstrating faster...
N.Ireland
UFU slams ‘persistent’ NI and GB beef price differences
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) has said that the persistent differences between beef prices in Northern Ireland and Great Britain...
N.Ireland
Two native breeds to feature in on-farm pedigree sale
Co. Down’s Gill Hall Estate, the venue of the 2023 World Sheepdog Trials, is set to open its gates for...
Beef
Study: Climate impact of UK beef cattle could be reduced by 26%
Climate change impacts of UK grass-based beef cattle could be reduced by up to 26% depending on the mitigation intervention, according...
Beef
Study: Climate impact of UK beef cattle could be reduced by 26%
Climate change impacts of UK grass-based beef cattle could be reduced by up to 26% depending on the mitigation intervention, according...
N.Ireland
LMC welcomes NI Beef and Lamb Farm Quality Assurance review
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Colin Smith, has noted the recommendations of a farm quality assurance review body....
Beef
Quality Meat from Britain brand expansion to boost exports
Exports of British red meat to Europe are expected to rise in the coming months following the Agriculture and Horticulture...
Sheep
Bluetongue restrictions ease as seasonal vector low period announced
The UK’s chief veterinary officer has announced that the country is now in the seasonal vector low period for bluetongue...
Agri-Business
Welsh farmers recruited for new sustainable breeding project
Meat Promotion Wales – Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC), has announced a new project aimed at developing breeding strategies to reduce...
N.Ireland
LMC strikes a positive note for farm quality assured beef and lamb in 2025
Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Colin Smith, is keen to focus on the positives regarding the prospects for...
N.Ireland
Ai Services invests in state-of-the-art bull stud
Ai Services is investing a new, state-of-the-art bull stud and sexed semen laboratory at its Ballycraigy headquarters in south Co....
